What is the cost to customize a segment lcd display? Is it expensive?
Custom LCD display’s cost is not as expensive as most people thought. Actually, it is quite competitive. It is only about 150~350USD if without backlight. TN,HTN,STN,FSTN,VA’ tooling costs are different. TN is the most popular and cheapest custom segment LCD. If a backlight required, usually 100~200USD more can cover the cost. But if you have the higher requirement , then more tooling costs are required, which could be as high as 800~1000USD. For most custom segment LCD Display, the normal backlight is workable. In a word, the tooling cost of custom LCD Display is affordable totally.
Why do you need to customize the segment LCD display?
Segment LCD display’s content is simple, fixed, and limited. It is not like dot matrix LCD whose display content can be set as only as the content within its resolution. So to find a suitable and perfect ready segment LCD from the market to match your product well is quite hard. Do not accept a similar LCD that can not match your product well. Your project surely deserves a perfect custom segment LCD display. No need to hesitate and waste time when the cost is so competitive.
Is it complex to customize a segment LCD display?
Is it complex to customize a segment LCD display? No, it is not complex at all. If it is for an existing product, just offer specifications. If a sample available ,that is better. If it is a new project, specification, or sample both not available, it is also OK. Just answer some simple questions, such as Outline Size & Viewing area size, Operating Voltage, and temperature, viewing direction, total segments, connecting type (metal pin, zebra, FPC optional), etc.
How long to customize a segment LCD display?
1 week to make drawing
4 weeks to finish samples
Now I hope this post can help you to have an idea about custom segment LCD displays. If you have projects requiring segment LCD displays, welcome to check , compare and figure out the best display solutions. We are ready to help you at any time.